Mohan et al., Single-dose oral ivermectin in mild and moderate COVID-19 (RIVET-COV): a single-centre randomized,.., Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, doi:10.1016/j.jiac.2021.08.021 (date from earlier preprint)
RCT in India with low risk patients, comparing 24mg ivermectin, 12mg ivermectin, and placebo showing non-statistically significant improvements in recovery and PCR+ status (day 5 both arms, day 7 24mg only) with treatment, and showing greater improvement for the higher dose arm. Viral load decline was similar in all arms - absolute values are lower for ivermectin in a dose-dependent manner, however the baseline value for the ivermectin groups was lower, leaving less room for change. There were no deaths or use of mechanical ventilation. There were no serious adverse events. Note that our pre-specified protocol prioritizes clinical outcomes over PCR results.See also: [doyourownresearch.substack.com].
risk of no discharge at day 14, 62.5% lower, RR 0.38, p = 0.27, treatment 2 of 40 (5.0%), control 6 of 45 (13.3%), NNT 12, 24mg.
risk of no discharge at day 14, 43.8% lower, RR 0.56, p = 0.49, treatment 3 of 40 (7.5%), control 6 of 45 (13.3%), NNT 17, 12mg.
risk of clinical worsening, 32.5% lower, RR 0.68, p = 0.72, treatment 3 of 40 (7.5%), control 5 of 45 (11.1%), NNT 28, 24mg.
risk of clinical worsening, 55.0% lower, RR 0.45, p = 0.44, treatment 2 of 40 (5.0%), control 5 of 45 (11.1%), NNT 16, 12mg.
risk of no viral clearance, 23.8% lower, RR 0.76, p = 0.18, treatment 21 of 40 (52.5%), control 31 of 45 (68.9%), NNT 6.1, day 5, 24mg, primary outcome.
risk of no viral clearance, 5.6% lower, RR 0.94, p = 0.82, treatment 26 of 40 (65.0%), control 31 of 45 (68.9%), NNT 26, day 5, 12mg.
risk of no viral clearance, 10.3% lower, RR 0.90, p = 0.65, treatment 20 of 36 (55.6%), control 26 of 42 (61.9%), NNT 16, day 7, 24mg.
risk of no viral clearance, 3.2% higher, RR 1.03, p = 1.00, treatment 23 of 36 (63.9%), control 26 of 42 (61.9%), day 7, 12mg.
Mohan et al., 2 Feb 2021, Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, India, peer-reviewed, 27 authors, average treatment delay 5.0 days, dosage 400μg/kg single dose, 200μg/kg also tested.
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